LAVAL, Quebec -- There is a new fastest skater in the hockey world, at least when it comes to skills competitions. Hershey Bears forward Ethen Frank set a new record in the fastest skater event at the AHL All-Star Skills Competition Sunday, becoming the first player in league history to break the 13-second mark.

SUNRISE, Fla. – As Edmonton Oilers teammates Stuart Skinner and Connor McDavid shared a podium after the Pacific Division’s loss in the 2023 NHL All Star-Game, it was hard not to notice that the majority of the questions were directed towards the latter.

The AHL All-Star Classic is one of the more underrated prospect showcase events on the calendar, just in terms of the collection of talent it brings under one roof. That's especially true this year with a litany of high-end NHL prospects participating in the midseason showcase Sunday and Monday in Laval, Quebec.

In the lead-up to the NHL Trade Deadline, prospect analyst Chris Peters will review the return on high-profile trades for the teams that acquire NHL prospects and draft picks.